Senior Automation QA

Flash Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Flash Group is seeking a talented QA professional to join our Tech Quality Assurance team in Cape Town. You will develop comprehensive manual and automated test cases, perform root cause analysis, track defects, and contribute to continuous improvement within the QA organization.

The role emphasizes building scalable testing frameworks, delivering demos to stakeholders, and collaborating with agile teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation or similar qualification required.
• 5-8 years testing experience.
• 3-5 years automation experience.
• Experience in project management and QA methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive manual and automated test cases in line with industry standards.
• Offer insightful feedback on QA practices and advocate for improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis when defects arise and ensure swift resolutions.
• Track defects meticulously and ensure thorough completion and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization.

Skills

ISTQB Foundation

5-8 years testing experience

3-5 years automation experience

QA methodology

Education

Relevant IT Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Rest Assured

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tools

Pivotal

Job description

Overview

Flash 2026/05/19 Cape Town CBD

Job Reference Number: T255

Department: Technology

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Tech Quality Assurance team. This individual will be a dedicated QA to one team, responsible for ensuring high-quality software is delivered to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test cases, both manual and automated, in alignment with industry standards.
• Offer insightful feedback on quality assurance practices, advocating for improvements as necessary.
• Conduct in-depth problem-solving and root cause analysis when defects arise, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.
• Track defects meticulously, following through to guarantee thorough completion and quality outcomes.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization, driving quality excellence.
• Research and assess emerging testing technologies and tools, integrating innovative solutions into QA processes.
• Apply quality testing principles consistently throughout the Agile product lifecycle, enhancing product reliability.
• Architect, build, and maintain robust testing frameworks to support efficient and scalable testing practices.
• Deliver engaging demos, showcasing testing strategies and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive test cases (manual and automated) and perform result analysis to ensure quality standards are met.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant IT Tertiary Qualification
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification or Similar Qualification
• ISEB/ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (Advantageous)
• Experience in project management and QA methodology
• 5-8 years testing experience
• 3-5 years Automation Experience

Technical Skills

• Comfortable using at least one development language (i.e. Java, JavaScript, Python, etc)
• Strong familiarity with multiple test automation frameworks, processes, and technologies
• Must have strong automation experience with Rest Assured for rest API testing
• Experience in Microsoft Azure, Pivotal, DevOps, and CI/CD tools and processes
• Experience with developing scalable test automation solutions

Competencies / Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with no supervision
• Coaches and mentors others
• Ability to provide guidance on complex projects
• Actively participates in scrum session
• Provides accurate estimates with work
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives
• Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner
• Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods
• Managing stakeholders effectively